Texas Football: Interview with Allen 2017 Wide Receiver Tevyn Stevenson
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Tevyn Stevenson has been playing football since he was 6 or 7 years old. Just like thousands of kids around the country he always dreamt of playing high school football and earning a scholarship to play college football. Before the start of his sophomore season, after moving from Florida, Stevenson earned a starting role at wide receiver with the Eagles of Allen High School, located 30 miles north of Dallas. Later that season, Allen would go on to win the 6A state championship.
In his junior season, Stevenson and the Eagles finished the year 14-1 and advance all the way to the state semifinals where they suffered a heartbreaking 23-17 loss to Westlake.
During his senior season, the 5’11”, 185 pound, receiver has three total touchdowns and Allen has started the season 5-0. Stevenson looks to finish the year with 10 total touchdowns and 1,000 total yards and help lead his team to a state championship.
The Class of 2017 recruit already has five offers and is receiving interest from several other programs including Kansas and Indiana.
After being asked who has had the biggest influence on his career Tevyn gave all the credit to his mother, “She’s always been so positive and supportive of me through whatever I’ve gone through. I just want to make it for her and our family. I want to pay her back for everything she’s done for me and I won’t stop until I can.”
The senior playmaker not only works hard on the field but also in the classroom where he has a 3.2 GPA and has plans of study either sports medicine or computer technology in college.
Interview
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Tevyn to talk about his recruiting process, his football career, and to find out what it is like to play in front of 20,000+ fans every home game at Eagles Stadium.
What are your thoughts on the 2016 season so far?
“I think the 2016 season, from a team perspective, has been going great. We knew we had a lot to build on coming into the season and we are slowly putting all the pieces together but just taking each week one game at a time focusing on that week’s opponent.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance in your senior season thus far?
“I think I am doing great so far, thanks to our quarterback, line, other receivers, and the coaching. I’ve been able to excel at my position and have a big season so far.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“I think my strengths on the field are route running, physicality, and catching ability.”
What are your stats this season so far?
“Two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown but I’m not sure how many yards.”
What is your most memorable moment in your high school career?
“My most memorable moment is moving to Allen my sophomore year and becoming a starter as a receiver. It was a big adjustment coming from my school which wasn’t that big in Florida.”
Do you have any college offers?
I currently have five offers: Sam Houston State, New Mexico, Lamar University, Northwestern State, and University of Central Arkansas.”
Are there any other schools showing interest in you?
“Kansas and New Mexico State are talking to me right now. I’ve received a few letters from Indiana University also.”
Have you gone on any college visits?
“I visited Houston for their Junior Day last year, other than that I haven’t gone on any visits.”
How does Allen look going into the rest of the season?
“We look good. We come out every day and every week ready to get better and go 1-0 every week.”
Which games left on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
“I’m looking forward to Plano East and Denton Guyer. They are both really good on offense and defense so I’m looking forward going to battle against them.”
What are your goals for the remainder of your senior season?
“I’m trying for 10 touchdowns, 1,000 multipurpose yards, and win state.”
Your school has a huge high school stadium. What is it like playing in front of thousands of people every home game?
“It’s wild hearing 22,000 people yelling and getting loud. It’s just like a college stadium and atmosphere.”
What is your GPA?
“I have a 3.2 GPA.”
What do you want to study in college?
“I’m thinking about studying sports medicine or computer technology.”
When do you plan on committing to a college?
“I’m planning on committing at the end of the season.”
Who is your favorite football team?
“My favorite NFL team is the Saints and my favorite college team is the Oregon Ducks.”
Photo credit: dfw.com; Allen WR Tevyn Stevenson makes a play against an Arlington-Martin defender
Photo credit: sportsday.dallasnews.com; Allen WR Tevyn Stevenson celebrates with QB Grant Tisdale after scoring a touchdown against Evangel Christian Academy
Photo credit: dallasnews.com; No. 81 Tevyn Stevenson scores another touchdown.